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Monday - Friday

11:30am - 2:30pm

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12 - 2:30
 

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5:30pm - 10:00pm
 

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Iron Horse 

100 South Railroad Avenue
Ashland, VA 23005

(804) 752-6410

Ironhorse.tables@comcast.net

Our philosophy on wines is pretty simple–value at every price point.  In order to deliver the best wine for the money, we comparatively taste wines, frequently.  We have tasted 100s of wines along the way and continue to evaluate out list, ever seeking better value and the next “great find”.

Populated with some great classics and many exceptional lesser-known wines, diners will be able to quickly find a bottle to fit their tastes.  Because our wines are chosen by both our wine manager and executive chef, we can promise that they have each been carefully selected to pair with our food, too. 

As wine is an agricultural product, and because we seek products from smaller producers, pricing and availability are subject to frequent change. Our constant quest is also a great way to find true gems that the mainstream might overlook -- and that is always an exciting event.

Below is a sampling of our list of bottle wines.  We also offer up to 14 revolving selections by the glass, Ports and Madeiras and nightly by the glass specials.

WHAT DO THE ASTERISKS MEAN?
Selections marked with an asterisk (*) are wines that we believe deliver an exceptional representation of the grape variety and a superior value. We continually taste wines and seek out the very best values to be found - which aren’t always the most recognized labels.  Feel free to ask us about a bottle selection that piques your interest.

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White Wine

Chardonnay
* 2007 Lowry Hill – delightful balance of vanilla, butter and citrus, 100% new French oak fermented – Sonoma, CA
2008 Prochaine VdP – great body, un-oaked, white pepper on the finish – FR
2006 Bouchard Pere et Fils – Chassagne-Montrachet – Burgundy, FR
2010 Hugh Hamilton “Scallywag” – un-oaked, with fresh tropical melon fruit – McLaren Vale, AUS
2009 Cuvee Hortense Bourdeaux – full bodied with grapefruit, peach and black currant –FR
*2006 Ramey – clean, bright and full bodied with apple and citrus – Napa Valley-Carneros, CA
2008 Sonoma-Cutrer – Russian River, CA (375 ml)
* 2009 Louis Latour – Montagny 1er Cru La Grande Roche – 1er Cru and under $50? – Montagny, Burgundy, FR
* 2007 Olivier LaFlaive – exceptional vintage, pedigreed, restrained and pure – Pugligny-Montrachet, FR
2008 Kistler – rich, complex smoky aroma, ripe fruit with a long lingering finish – Sonoma, CA

Pinot Grigio/Pinot Blanc
2010 Bussa ala Torre – organic, fermentation on lees lends a distinctive copper hue – IT
2009 Woelflein Pinot Blanc– crisp and clean with ripe fruit– Alsace
2009 Maso Canali – well balanced with ripe flavors of apple and pear –IT

Sauvignon Blanc
2009 Bonterra – organic, crisp mineral nose and round melon palate – Mendocino/Lake County, CA
2008 Whitehaven – Marlborough, NZ
2009 Canyon Road – CA

Riesling and Gerwurztraminer
2006 F.W. Erben Rheinhessen Riesling Spatlese – GR
2009 Woelflein Gewurztraminer – Alsace

Spanish Varietals
* 2010 Torrontes - Alamos – jasmine flowers on the nose and pleasing acidity – Salta, Argentina

Italian Varietals
* 2007 Otella Lugana Le Creete – delightfully crisp with a bitter almond finish, 45 year-old Trebbiano vines – Veneto, IT
2006 Lupi Pigato della Riviera di Ponentte – delicious melon with great structure – IT

Unclassified Blends
2009 Caymus Conundrum (375 ml) – CA
2008 Caves De L’Angevine Rose D’Anjou – 100% Cabernet Franc – Anjou, FR

Champagne and Sparkling Wines
NV Laurent Perrier Brut – Champagne, FR
NV Gruet Blanc de Noir Brut – New Mexico
NV Charles de Fere Brut – Champagne, FR

Late Harvest and Dessert Wines
2006 Gray Ghost Adieu- late harvest Vidal (375ml) – VA
* 2007 Jorge Odonez Moscatel Seleccion Especial (375ml) – orange blossoms and almonds – Malaga, SP
2006 Maison Nicolas Sauternes (375ml) – Bordeaux, FR
2008 Meinklang Pinot Blanc Ice Wine – Austria
NV Cooper Vineyards Noche – VA

Ports by the Glass
1995 Smith Woodhouse LBV
2004 Quinta De Vesuvio
NV Smith Woodhouse Lodge Reserve

Sherry by the Glass
Sandeman Don Fino Superiore
Sandeman Armada Olorosso Sherry

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Red Wines

Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Blends
2008 “337” Cabernet – explosive fruit and masculine frame, great value – Lodi, CA
2006 Hugh Hamilton “Villain” – chocolate, black currant, plums-very rich and complex– McLaren Vale, AUS
2005 D.R. II Stevens Estate – lots of horsepower without flash – Napa, CA
* 2006 William Hill Estate – W.H. has changed winemakers, opening their library and freeing great values – Napa, CA
2009 Molly Dooker “Maitre D’” full-bodied with succulent fruit and glossy texture– McLaren Vale, AUS

Merlot
2006 Chasing Lions– medium to full bodied, light dark fruit – Napa, CA
2010 Terra Andina-rich and well balanced with berry and cocoa –Chile
2005 Sterling Reserve – intense bark and hard spice, deep color, excellent refinement – Napa, CA

Bordeaux
2006 Chateau D’Arcins – aristocratic, well-tempered, correct and elegant – Haut Medoc
* 2006 Chateau La Grange Clinet – sharp minerality, delicate Cab and Merlot fruit evolves with decanting – Graves
2008 Chateau Du Grand Bern –Bordeaux Superieur
2002 Chateau Ferrande – Graves
2007 Chateau Coucheroy – classy and approachable, distinctly French, but not foreign – Graves

Pinot Noir
2009 MeinKlang Pinot Noir- ‘flawless’ organic with spice, red fruit and light minerality- Austria
* 2008 Caldaro Pinot Nero – far Northern Italy, Cotes de Nuits style, organic, biodynamic – Trentino-Alto Adige, IT
2008 Cristom Mt Jefferson Cuvee – elegant, black pepper and cherry, venerable pedigree – Willamette Valley, OR
* 2008 Paraiso – silky and French in style with California ripeness and power – Santa Lucia Highlands, CA
*2006 Witness Tree – rich and smooth as silk with aromas of black cherry, vanilla and spice – Willamette Valley, OR

Shiraz, Syrah, Petit Syrah and GSM Blends
* 2008 Shannon Ridge Petit Syrah – intense minerality, time reveals rich complexity and a long finish – Lake County, CA
*2008 Lirac Rouge, Cuvee Reservee- a brilliant wine with bright dark fruit notes – Rhone, FR
*2008 Hugh Hamilton “Rascal” Shiraz– delicious red and black berry flavors – McLaren Vale, AUS
2001 Havens Syrah – a rich wine with rich fruit- Carneros
* 2009 Cline Cashmere GSM Blend – rich, sinuous, satisfying and a “pink ribbon” supporter, too – Sonoma, CA
*2009 Molly Dooker “ Blue Eyed Boy” Shiraz full-bodied with ripe dark fruit and silky tannins– McLaren Vale, AUS
2009 Molly Dooker Two Left Feet Shiraz Cabernet Merlot blend- McLaren Vale, AUS
2007 Domaine des Grands Devers– raspberry fruit, spices and hints of tobacco – Rhone, FR
2005 Chateau des Karantes “Diamant” – subtle mix of aromas, it will compliment the most refined tables – Languedoc, FR

Zinfandel
2009 Cline – true Cline - over-delivery in every category, a step outside the Cabernet box – Sonoma, CA
2009 Windmill – aromas of black cherries and licorice and flavors of coffee bean and raspberry jam – Lodi

Malbec
2009 Gascon – full bodied, soft tannins with dark fruits and hints of Mocha – Mendoza, ARG
2008 Pascual Toso Reserve – plum sauce, currant, blueberry and fruitcake with a toasty finish- Mendoza, ARG
2009 Viejo Isaias Rosé –tasty and robust on the mouth with aromas of strawberries and cherries- Mendoza, ARG

Italian Varietals
2006 Agricola I Fabbri Chianti Classico DOCG-Susanna Grassi makes a beautiful, feminine Chianti 500ml Chianti, IT
*2006 Cennatoio Chianti Classico Gold DOCG – rose hips, herbs, distinctive, very small production – Chianti, IT
* 2006 Cantina Zaccagnini Riserva Montepulciano D’Abruzzo DOC– elegant from a landmark vintage – D’Abruzzo, IT
2006 Ricossa Barbera d’ Asti DOC- ripe, opulent and a beautiful complement to food- Asti, IT
2004 O’Leandro Chianti Classico DOCG– ruby red in color, vanilla, blackberry and tobacco aromas – Chianti, IT
2006 Fay Ca Morei Nebbiolo DOCG –blueberry jam on the nose, long complex finish- Lombardy, IT
2000 Castello di Lucignano IL Solissimo Toscana- super Tuscan, ready to drink ’00 vintage- IGT Tuscany, IT
2005 Fosca Diano Dolcetto DOC – Alba, IT
2004 Monte Schiavo a Deo Dato Rosso Bonero DOCG – black, inky, intense, muscular, think MEAT – IT
* 2004 Corte Alla Flora Gran Reserva Vino Noble di Montepulciano DOCG – Montepulciano, IT
2002 Odoardi Polpicello – 2000 vines=2000 bottles, deep purple a treat of complexity in flavor and composition – Calabria, IT

Spanish Varietals
*2007 Juan Gil Monastrel – Spanish Mourvedre, best when decanted – Jumilla, SP
*2002 Miguel Merino UNNUM – Tempranillo – silky and sinuous, a beautifly wine– Rioja, SP

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